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Wednesday, November 07, 2012

A Walk in the Woods

4x5 study of snowy woods

Inspired by the jaw dropping,Aldro T. Hibbardshow I viewed Monday at Rockport Art Association, I did this is a little study on a scrap of luan, from a photo I took many moons ago for this purpose, trying to get the feeling of a winter day in the woods. I went farther with it but this image taken earlier in the process, is the better one. Concentrating on mixing color and applying it in shapes to suggest trees and a frozen stream, was the goal. I love the rich color nuances in this winter landscape and it was hard to know when to not add another color, no matter how harmonious.

I can only say that I was unable to tear myself away from this stunning show of 125 paintings, and spent two hours virtually alone, except for a few RAA artists who were visiting the show and served as 'companions' with whom I could discuss and exclaim over the beauty of the paintings. Totally soul satisfying and although the drive home was in rush hour, the sunset sky was indescribable and I listened to some great music!

If you wonder where I've been, sometimes I need to focus on what it is that I want to do in terms of my painting. It isn't always clear and the hamster wheel of marketing and selling does not come naturally. As always, I appreciate your comments and am thankful for your encouragement, and I love to paint for you.

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I became inspired by Duane Keiser's A Painting A Day and began my Just Painting blog.
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I'm fortunate to have the support of my husband Don, who feeds my gypsy soul by road tripping with me and our cats, to destinations around New England and including Nova Scotia, and winters spent in Naples, Florida.
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